South Lake Tahoe, CA Fishing Trip — March

Your South Lake Tahoe, CA Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 43°F / Low 24°F5.1" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassFair
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

March Weather in South Lake Tahoe

43°F
Avg High
24°F
Avg Low
5.1"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

6 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.

Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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